The following is a list of development standards considered to be necessary to achieve the purpose and intent of this chapter:
A. Site Area.
1. The minimum site area for a planned residential development shall be one acre of gross site area.
2. The minimum site area for a planned unit development with residential uses shall be ten acres.
3. The minimum site area for a planned unit development without residential uses shall be five acres.
4. The minimum site area for a planned unit development with only industrial uses shall be twenty (20) acres.
5. Parcels smaller than the minimums stated above may be considered if the planning commission finds there are unique circumstances (shape, natural features, location, etc.) that would deprive the land owner of development potential consistent with other properties classified in the same underlying zone.
B. Density. The average number of dwelling units per net area shall not exceed the maximum density prescribed by the site area regulations or the site area per dwelling in which the planned unit development is located, subject to a density bonus that may be granted by the city council upon recommendation by the planning commission. A density bonus may be granted as part of a planned development based on the following guidelines:
Percent of Net Site in Area Percent of
Usable Open Space Density Bonus
6% to 10% 6%
11% to 20% 10%
21% to 25% 16%
Over 25% 20%
C. Usable Open Space. Usable open space shall be provided for all planned developments that include residential uses, except as provided in this section. Such open space shall include a minimum of five percent of the net site area of the residential portion of a planned development. The requirement for mandatory usable open space may be waived in developments wherein the net lot area of each lot meets or exceeds minimum standard in the underlying zone classification.
D. Site Design Criteria.
1. Location of proposed uses and their relationship to each other with a planned development shall be consistent with general plan policies and ordinance requirements.
2. The natural environment of a site is to be considered as part of the design criteria. Such features as natural ponding areas, waterways, natural habitats, and mature vegetation are to be considered.
3. If a planned development is located adjacent to a major arterial street, or other existing possible land use conflict, adequate buffering shall be included in the plan.
E. Landscaping and Structural Coverage. Landscaping provided within a planned development shall conform to the general standards imposed by the underlying zone. Additional landscaping may be required as part of a planned development due to unusual circumstances.
F. Circulation.
1. Vehicle circulation shall be based on a street pattern as outlined within the circulation element of the general plan. Use of private streets and variations to normal city street standards are encouraged.
2. There shall be no direct vehicle access from individual lots onto major arterial streets.
3. Pedestrian access and bicycle paths should be incorporated within planned developments. Such paths and bikeways to be separated from vehicle streets when possible.
G. Parking.
1. Required parking shall conform with the existing parking standards required under the zoning ordinance.
2. Guest parking and storage parking shall be encouraged and may be required in planned development.
3. All parking shall be screened from adjacent public right-of-way. Such screening may include dense plantings, fences, landscaped berms, or grade separation.
4. Parking clusters shall be provided rather than large (single) parking areas.
H. Trash Enclosures.
1. Trash enclosures shall be provided as specified by the city solid waste department.
2. Such enclosures shall be screened from view from adjacent structures and roadways and be provided with solid gates. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 9718 § 2 (part), 1997: prior code § 7413)